Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa: Private Taxi
Located in Sultanahmet, roughly 46 km and 45 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa it is roughly 46 km, about 45 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €55 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €90. You pay the driver the price you booked. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) it is about 39 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa, Sultanahmet
- Distance
- ~46 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 min (international) before take-off
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €18.33 | €36.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €10 | €20 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €5.63 | €11.25 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €5.63 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 45 min for the 46 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Flying into Sabiha Gökçen Airport instead?
GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa is also about 39 km · 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. One-way prices per car.
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €90
- Round trip
- €180
Where the hotel is
GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa is a boutique hotel on Akbıyık Caddesi in Cankurtaran, beside Sultanahmet on Istanbul's historic peninsula. Hagia Sophia Square and the Blue Mosque are a few minutes' walk away, and Topkapı Palace and the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque are also within a short walk. The Grand Bazaar and Beyazıt Square are a short drive away. Magnaura Palace Hotel, Seven Hills Hotel and Blue House Hotel are right around the corner.
For business travellers, the fare is fixed at the moment of booking, so traffic or waiting time will not change the price. Payment is made in the vehicle. Your driver meets you with a name sign and takes you door to door to GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Hagia Sophia Square | 210 m | 3 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 280 m | 4 min walk |
| Topkapı Palace | 680 m | 9 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 750 m | 10 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 45 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
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All prices for SultanahmetQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa?
GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa sits in Sultanahmet, roughly 46 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa. There is no meter – the price, from €55 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Akbıyık Caddesi Cankurtaran). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa for Istanbul Airport?
The drive is about 45 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Can I land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and still get to GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa?
Yes. GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa is about 39 km and 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, with cars from €55. Choose Sabiha Gökçen Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
Which car suits a big group going to GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa?
For GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €90 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa?
Closest to the hotel: Hagia Sophia Square (210 m, 3 min walk), Blue Mosque (280 m, 4 min walk) and Topkapı Palace (680 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.